Chris Smalling admits Manchester United players are fighting for their futures - and Louis van Gaal's

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Agen TangKasneT  ~   Chris Smalling claims the Manchester United players are fighting for their futures - as well as Louis van Gaal's.

Smalling rejected the accusation they are not playing for van Gaal and pointed to their improved display against Chelsea as proof that they are behind the beleaguered United boss.

The England defender claims they know they must give their all in every game or risk being axed in the next clear-out.

"That's silly to say we're not playing for him," said Smalling. "If anything, we're all playing for our own futures as well, so it's not a case of anyone not playing for the manager.

"Every week we want to go out there and show everyone what a good team we are and that on our day we can beat anyone."

The goalless draw against Chelsea was a much-needed chink of light for United as they try to end their worst slump for 54 years and Smalling says the players wanted to deliver a performance after their limp showing at Stoke.

"We've rolled our sleeves up, worked hard on the training field and made sure that we regrouped, especially after that loss against Stoke," said the centre-half.

"We stood up against Chelsea and showed that we were the better team, albeit we didn't get the win."

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   After hinting he might quit after the Stoke loss on Boxing Day, van Gaal was his back to his usual ebullient self on Monday night.

He signed autographs for fans and said "I'm impressed" when they sang 'Louis van Gaal's red and white army' before he was driven away from Old Trafford in his Mercedes with his wife Truus. 

Smalling claims he never looked to the players like he was down.

"No, he has been himself from day one when we first met him to how he is now," he said.

"He's not going to change and that's why he has had a a lot of success throughout the years. I can't ever see him changing because he's got a proven track record."

Smalling feels United's display against Chelsea can be a turning point, but admits they badly need three points against Swansea at Old Trafford on Saturday after going eight games without a win.

"We need that win because we want to stick at the top end of the table and when you dominate games like the Chelsea one, you need to win them," he said.

"But we will take the positives from this and really make sure that next week we get the win."

Norwich step up chase for £8million Steven Naismith but face competition for Everton forward

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Agen CasinO  ~   Norwich are ready to pay £8million to land Steven Naismith - but face competition for the Everton striker.

Norwich failed with a deadline-day bid for Naismith during the summer transfer window and have told Everton they still want the Scotland international. 

Naismith, 29, is open to a move because he has made just four Premier League starts this season and Blues boss Roberto Martinez has hinted he may be prepared to let him go next month. 

Bandar Judi Online CasinO  ~   Norwich have made the first move, but it is believed a host of other clubs, including Newcastle, Sunderland, Aston Villa, Swansea and Middlesbrough are also interested in Naismith.

The Scot appeared as a second-half substitute in Everton's defeat to Stoke on Monday.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes provides perfect response to Jose Mourinho scarf seller

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Agen Klik4D  ~   In years gone by, Manchester United could always rely on Paul Scholes to restore order when things weren't right.

And even today, while at Old Trafford as a pundit and not a player, Scholes brought a smile back to United fans' faces.

The former midfielder was responding to the sale of Jose Mourinho scarves outside of the ground prior to the crunch clash with Chelsea on Monday. 

Upon seeing the new merchandise, Scholes allegedly said: "I'm not sure what that clown is doing."

Arguably worse than half-and-half scarves, the new Mourinho knitwear was complete with the Special One's face and name alongside the Manchester United club badge.

They were on sale outside within sight of the stadium before the match, with a handful of fans opting to buy the scarf.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   Some supporters were spotted wearing the scarves while sporting banners insisting that it was time for Mourinho to come in and replace Van Gaal.

Mourinho is the favourite to become the next permanent manager at Old Trafford having being sacked by Chelsea earlier this month.

The Portuguese's agent Jorge Mendes has revealed that he is confident of getting a job when he returns from a holiday.

Mendes told Sky Sport Italia: “Mourinho is now in Brazil. Let's see what will happen when he returns. 

"Jose has to feel comfortable because he is the No 1 in the world."

He added: "Will we see him back in Italy? For now, I am not going to speak about Spain nor England nor Italy. I repeat, he is No 1 and now he is on holiday.”

Everton one of four Premier League clubs eyeing Derby midfielder George Thorne

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Agen Klik4D  ~   Everton boss Roberto Martinez is keeping a close watch on Derby midfielder George Thorne.

The Spaniard sees Thorne as an ideal long-term replacement for Gareth Barry and will continue to monitor the player’s progress in the East Midlands.

Everton are one of four Premier League clubs tracking the 22-year-old, including Norwich, Crystal Palace and Newcastle, where his former Derby gaffer Steve McClaren is now in charge.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   McClaren took the former England youth international to the iPRO Stadium 18 months ago for around £2.5million after he shone on a six-month loan spell from West Brom.

Thorne’s progress has stalled through a series of injuries, sustained over a couple of seasons.

This season, however, he has come back much stronger and his form has earned him a string of admirers.

Newcastle keeper Rob Elliot admits he was close to QUITTING the club last summer

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Agen TangKasneT  ~   Rob Elliot has admitted he came close to quitting Newcastle last summer. 

Six months on, and the keeper had emerged as a vital man in the bid to avoid relegation.

Elliot reckons his rapid turn-around – from disillusioned spare part desperate for first-team action to emerging terrace hero – can be an example to the club. 

The 29-year-old has discovered how quickly fortunes can change, and now he wants a rapid revival to get Steve McClaren ’s men charging away from fourth-bottom. 

He said: “It is true that I probably thought my career was over here. Not in a bad way. It’s just that I was not playing.

“I was down the pecking order with little prospect of breaking in. So yeah, that was the situation but it’s just football. Nothing bad.”

Since Tim Krul was ruled out for the season, and Karl Darlow injured, Elliot has stepped in and made several vital saves.

He added: “Looking back, it did look as if I was going to leave Newcastle but thank God I didn’t. This is all I have ever wanted. To stay here, to play.

“I always felt I was good enough to do that but it is just about getting that opportunity and proving it.

“I do not think I am anywhere near that just yet. You need to be playing years, like Tim Krul has done. At least three or four seasons.

“But to go from not being involved to playing every week has been a great experience.”

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   There are lessons from Elliot’s attitude for the Newcastle squad. He does not feel pressure, only an “amazing opportunity”.

With Newcastle needing a Boxing Day win against Everton, he said: “It can be tough here. But I would rather be a part of trying to turn it around than being on the sidelines, watching and feeling helpless. That’s been the hardest thing.”

He has become more vocal behind the scenes, encouraged by boss McClaren’s demand for more leaders.

He added: “If you are positive and go out and try to do the right things, you will never get blamed by anyone. That is what we are trying to bring into the team. We are good enough. We know we have got it within us to win games.

We know we can compete with the best and fight. It’s just about getting that out of us every week.” 

Elliot has three caps for the Republic of Ireland but is currently “down the pecking order” for a call-up to the Euro finals in France.

But he is pushing his claims weekly.

He said: “Just to be in with a shout of playing in the Euros... it is just surreal talking about something like that.

 I just want to keep playing for Newcastle but, if the opportunity arises, then obviously it would be amazing.”

Watch Louis van Gaal's press conference in full as Manchester United boss remains defiant

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Agen TangKasneT  ~   Louis van Gaal ensured that the world knew his feelings during an astounding press conference on Wednesday.

Speculation over his future at Manchester United has been growing all week after his side slumped to their sixth successive game without a win. 

But Van Gaal produced one of the most entertaining five minutes of United's season off the pitch ahead of the Boxing Day trip to Stoke.

The Dutchman astonishingly walked out of his press conference after an incredible rant, in which he demanded an apology from the media.

Rumours have been swirling that he could be sacked and replaced by former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. 

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   Has anybody in this room not a feeling to apologise to me? That's what I am wondering," he said.

“I think I was already sacked I have read. 

Or have been sacked. Or that my colleague [Jose Mourinho] was here already."

But Van Gaal remained defiant and insisted that his side could be back on top of the Premier League in just a month's time.

He said: “We are not in a good position but four weeks ago we were in first place and in about four weeks we can again be in that position again."

Before walking out, Van Gaal added: “I am focused on Stoke City. I wish you a merry Christmas I wish you a Merry Christmas and also maybe a Happy New Year when I see you.

"Enjoy the wine and a mince pies.”

Mathieu Flamini set to leave Arsenal in summer despite having never lost a league game at Emirates

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Agen CasinO  ~   Mathieu Flamini is set to leave the Emirates next summer - despite being Arsenal’s lucky charm.

France midfielder Flamini, 31, has never finished on the losing side in the 52 Premier League games he has played at the Emirates, winning 36 of them.

But Flamini, who is on £80,000 a week, is set to go this summer when his current deal expires while Mikel Arteta and fellow veteran Tomas Rosicky are also out of contract.

It leaves Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger desperate to strengthen his midfield in January - and again in the summer.

Wenger’s No1 midfield target is Southampton’s Victor Wanyama but their Premier League rivals are unlikely to consider selling him until the summer and will demand £20m.

Bandar Judi Online CasinO  ~   But Wenger is likely to spend in January as he is targeting a midfielder in the price bracket of between £5m and £10m.

Wenger will try and do a deal for a player who can be part of the squad next season even when Francis Coquelin returns from injury but can offer something different even if they bring in Wanyama.

Mirror Sport revealed recently that Arsenal have been looking at Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny while Paris Saint Germain youngster Adrien Rabiot could also be available.

Dynamo Moscow striker Aleksandr Kokorin is a potential cut-price signing while Celta Vigo striker Nolito is another they have been watching for the summer.

Graeme Souness says Liverpool's players simply aren't good enough after thrashing at Watford

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Agen Klik4D  ~   Former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness slaughtered his former club after he watched them go down 3-0 at Watford.

Jurgen Klopp's side were outplayed throughout at Vicarage Road as a goal from Nathan Ake and Odion Ighalo's brace extended the Reds' winless run to four matches in all competitions.

Liverpool have now scored just twice and conceded seven times in that period of time and Souness believes the current players simply aren't good enough, the Liverpool Echo report. 

"I don't think the players are good enough and there's a lot of work ahead for them," Souness told Sky Sports. 

They got off to a terrible start but you are looking for a reaction at that time and for the players to be angry and not to feel sorry for themselves.

"The bottom line, when you cut away all the excuses, [is] are they good enough? It's not a quick fix. 

They've got some decent players and some that might get better but it's going to be a long road for them."

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   John Barnes was alongside Souness and questioned whether or not the current crop of players is able to compete when they are faced with teams such as Watford when the chips are down.

Klopp has presided over impressive wins at both Manchester City and Chelsea but a return of one point from a possible nine against Newcastle United, West Brom and the Hornets suggests the Reds struggle to adapt.

For Liverpool to win they have to play good football, they have to play the way they played against Manchester City," Barnes said.

"If they are not able to do that are they strong enough? Are they physical? Can they out-muscle teams? Can they match teams and they can't.

"I love Jurgen Klopp, he's a great manager. But at the start when he came I said to not get carried away, thinking all of a sudden things are going to happen. He has good players, don't get me wrong but to be where we want to be we need better players."

Liverpool shirts signed by Jurgen Klopp make thousands of pounds at annual charity fundraiser

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Agen Klik4D  ~   A fundraiser held by Liverpool Football Club raised an extra few thousand pounds when Jurgen Klopp signed five replica shirts.

The 5Times Liverpool Former Players Association held the annual bash at the Hilton Hotel in the city centre on Friday, two days before his Reds side went down 3-0 at Watford.

Raising funds for the Wirral's Claire House Children's Hospital as well as the Alzheimer's Society, Jurgen Klopp signed a shirt which was later sold at auction for over £1,000.

When the Kop boss was informed of how much the shirt made, he had an idea to collect a bit of extra money.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   "Why don't I sign some more?", he said, before penning his name on four more shirts.

Each of those tops also attracted four-figure bids.

While the primary aim of the event was to raise funds for the Wirral's Claire House Children's Hospital, the dinner was also used to remember two lifelong Liverpool fans who died following battles with Alzheimer's.

Gerry Byrne passed away after battling the disease while Brian Hall had been ill with leukaemia - and players decided the pair should be honoured at the event.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was grilled over Romelu Lukaku's sale by club chiefs before being sacked

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Agen TangKasneT  ~   Romelu Lukaku’s hot streak led to Jose Mourinho facing awkward questions as his second reign at Chelsea ended, writes Neil Moxley in the Sunday People.

The form that Everton's ex-Stamford Bridge striker is showing in front of goal this season was used against the Portuguese as the champions' season unravelled.

As Mourinho fired a parting shot at the west Londoners with a public statement, it has emerged he was quizzed over the £28million sale of Belgium international Lukaku in summer 2014.

Current frontman Diego Costa’s repeated no-shows led to frustration that Lukaku - a player the club had scouted, signed for £18m in 2011 and then persevered with during two season-long loan deals - had been allowed to leave.

Mourinho struggled to find a foil for Costa - the long-term replacement for club legend Didier Drogba.

And not even Drogba’s return at age 36 last term - nor the subsequent purchase of Loic Remy or signing of Radamel Falcao on loan - adequately filled the gap.

Lukaku scored 17 goals in his season on loan at West Brom, 16 in a year when he was borrowed by Everton and 20 in his first season after joining the Toffees permanently.

The 22-year-old scored his 16th of the season in Saturday's loss to Leiceser, and has netted in eight consecutive games.

Lukaku’s retention would have given Mourinho and Chelsea an alternative to put serious pressure on Costa, their £32m acquisition from Atletico Madrid.

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   As it was, that decision to off-load the forward has bitten the Blues' boss, who issued a statement on Saturday via his agents.

Mourinho he avoided criticising his former employers directly but there was no reference, or thanks, given to the players or owner Roman Abramovich - although Chelsea’s supporters were acknowledged.

It read: “Jose will not be taking a sabbatical, he isn’t tired, he doesn’t need it, he is very positive, and is already looking forward.

During his career, Jose has sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided that he should leave.

“Each time represents for him the end of a cycle, and the opportunity to start a new one. Jose hopes that his future after Chelsea this time will be as successful as when he left the club in 2007.

“Because of his love of football, you will see Jose at football grounds working and supporting friends.

He will not be attending any high-profile games because he wants to discourage any speculation about his future.

Jose will remain living in London and hopes he and his family will be given the opportunity to do this privately.”

The statement added: “Jose Mourinho is pleased that he returned to Chelsea because he was able to give the fans another Premier League title, which they had not won for many years. 

"He is immensely proud of his eight trophies at Chelsea, and thanks the fans for all their support throughout his two spells at the club."

Chelsea flops warned by Roman Abramovich about their own futures after he sacks Jose Mourinho

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Agen TangKasneT  ~    Chelsea's superstars are playing for their futures following the departure of Jose Mourinho.

Blues owner Roman Abramovich watched assistant coaches Steve Holland and Eddie Newton take training and then warned them performances needed to improve.

Using an interpreter, Abramovich told the players he had not wanted to sack Mourinho but the club’s position just one point above the relegation zone meant it was impossible for the Portuguese to continue.

Juventus are keen on midfielder Oscar, John Terry is also out of contract next summer and Jon Obi Mikel has interest from Galatasaray.

In the last two and a half years, Chelsea have used eight players at right midfield and seven strikers.

They have also sold off Juan Mata, David Luiz, Felipe Luis, Petr Cech, Romelu Lukaku and allowed Frank Lampard to leave.

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   Meanwhile Mourinho’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has warned Chelsea that they could yet regret parting company with the 52-year-old.

Mourinho responded to being sacked by the Blues in 2007 by winning the treble - including the Champions League - with Inter Milan.

Mendes said: “Mourinho does not stop being who he is and he is still the best coach in the world despite leaving Chelsea.

When Mourinho left Chelsea the first time, he accepted a tremendous challenge and did what no-one in the football world believed he could do and that was to take on Inter and lead them to win the Champions League, Serie A and Coppa Italia, a truly remarkable achievement.

Then he went to Real Madrid and inspired an historic achievement of the Spanish league, beating all possible records against a great Barcelona, and also the Copa del Rey.

“Today, Mourinho is still the man who coached the English champions and even so, he does not need someone to defend him because, I repeat, he has an amazing career that undoubtedly speaks for him.”

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne admits feeling tired as hectic festive period looms

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Agen CasinO  ~   Kevin De Bruyne admits he has felt tired as he prepares for Manchester City's hectic Christmas period.

Forward De Bruyne has been an-ever present for City since his £54million summer switch and has featured in their last 19 games, starting 17 of them.

Manuel Pellegrini gave him a breather by starting him on the bench against Swansea last Saturday, and the former Chelsea player confirmed he has found his return to English football tough.

City’s trip to Arsenal on Monday is the first of potentially five games in 16 days for De Bruyne, who was looking forward to a mid-winter break this time last year while with German side Wolfsburg.

It’s a busy time of year and it’s difficult to say how I’ll feel personally by the end of December because I’ve never experienced the Christmas period in England before,” said the Belgium star.

“At Wolfsburg, we had two-and-a-half weeks off, but it’s something new to adapt to.

“It’s been tough so far because we’ve had a lot of games each month. If I’m on the field, I’ll always give it my all. But sometimes afterwards you think, ‘Yeah, maybe I was a little bit tired and maybe it would have been better to have had a rest.’

“But you don’t think about these things when you are playing. At the moment, I’m fine and we’ll see how things go, but if I was feeling fatigue, then I would tell the coach.”

Bandar Judi Online CasinO  ~   City are still challenging on four fronts, despite their hectic schedule, and De Bruyne claims they are satisfied with the first half of the campaign.

He says they have done well, considering they have been without the likes of Vincent Kompany, David Silva, Pablo Zabaleta and Sergio Aguero for large chunks of the season.

“We’ve done well as a team and everything we wanted to do at this stage of the season, we’ve managed to achieve,” he said.

“It’s always difficult when you lose players, but I think we’ve coped as best as we could have hoped.

We’ve just got to maintain our position in the Premier League into the New Year by trying to end this year strongly.”

De Bruyne, 24, is firing City’s trophy push and has weighed in with nine goals and nine assists, but he disagrees with Raheem Sterling likening him to Luis Suarez.

“I don’t think I’m the same kind of player as Suarez,” he said modestly. “Maybe from a statistics point at the moment we are similar, but we are two different types of players.

“A lot of people talk about your contribution when you score and make a lot of goals, which is nice, but it’s not something I really think about.”

Chelsea relegation "IS on the cards" predicts baffled West Ham star Andy Carroll

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Agen Klik4D  ~   Andy Carroll has claimed champions Chelsea ARE serious relegation candidates because “they just can’t string a pass together at the minute.”

The reigning Premier League kings sit just a point off the drop zone in 16th place suffering their ninth Premier League defeat of a horrendous season at Leicester on Monday night. 

Manchester City, back in 1938, are the only team to win the English title and then get relegated the following season.

But with the Blues facing a relegation six-pointer against Sunderland this weekend, West Ham striker Carroll reckons the unthinkable could really happen for Jose Mourinho’s embattled team.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   The way they are going, I don’t see why they can’t get relegated,” said the England forward. “I think it’s on the cards. 

"It’s crazy to see — the quality in that team at the bottom of the league.

It is tough to actually realise that they are such a good team, with quality players, and who spent so much money on those players - they just can’t string a pass together at the minute. 

"You never know.”

Arsenal star Danny Welbeck 'won't return until February' following knee surgery

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Agen Klik4D  ~   Danny Welbeck may not return to action in January after suffering a number of setbacks in his rehabilitation following knee surgery he underwent in September.

Welbeck, 25, hasn't played since a 0-0 draw between Arsenal and Chelsea on April 26 - and may not make his comeback until February at the earliest.

The extra lay-off means Welbeck will have extra work to do to convince Roy Hodgson he should be in England's squad for the European Championship in France.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   Given the form of Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane, and Wayne Rooney's standing as captain, there may only be one more place up for grabs in Hodgson's squad.

With Daniel Sturridge also suffering with recurrent injury problems, the two could end up battling for the final forward spot if Hodgson opts to take only four strikers to France.

Welbeck joined Arsenal in the summer of 2014 and scored eight goals in his debut season before injury curtailed his campaign a month early.

Wayne Hennessey is king of Crystal Palace - and will be prince of Wales at Euro 2016

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Agen TangKasneT  ~   Last action hero Wayne Hennessey saved the day for Crystal Palace and was then pitched into a remake of Saint George and the Dragon with old chum Joe Hart.

Wales goalkeeper Hennessey was dissecting the merits of his injury-time save to deny Southampton striker Shane Long when he learned of their pressing date with England at Euro 2016.

Three months ago, Hennessey was stuck on the bench at Selhurst Park - now he’s off to Lens for the biggest eisteddfod in Wales’ history.

He said: “England are blessed with some fantastic keepers – I’m very close to Joe Hart, England’s No.1, and some of the saves he’s made over the years have been outstanding.

“I’ve known him for a while because I lived in Shrewsbury when I played for Wolves and Joe’s family lived just around the corner from me.

“I’ve played against him numerous times, we’re the same age and our careers have kind of stayed together. I’m sure we’ll be exchanging texts about the draw sooner or later.”

Hennessey had to wait almost a year to establish himself as Palace’s first-choice keeper ahead of club legend Julian Speroni and Alex McCarthy.

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   On this evidence, he will keep the shirt for a while now and Speroni – two appearances behind John Jackson’s 388 as Palace’s longest-serving keeper – will have to wait to rewrite history.

Hennessey said: “If he wants to reach that goal all the best to him, but there is only room for one person in that position and a run in the team will do me good on the way to the Euros in France.”

He said: “I don’t know if Yohan’s the best player I’ve ever worked with, but he’s in the top five.

“I’m very fortunate the club found the finance to go out and get him because it was not an easy dea, but over the last four or five years we’ve earned the right as a club to bring in good players like Cabaye.”

Southampton, one point from four games, are slipping off the pace but skipper Jose Fonte said: “We have two big home games coming up, against Tottenham and Arsenal, but we back ourselves against anyone at St Mary’s.

“Yes, we’ve been going through a sticky patch, but those are the games that could bring out the best in us because the fighting spirit is there and we are not scared of anyone.”

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil is "like a musician who always plays the right notes", purrs Arsene Wenger

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Agen TangKasneT  ~   Olivier Giroud grabbed the headlines with his stunning treble in Wednesday night's win against Olympiacos - but Arsene Wenger has reserved special praise for Mesut Ozil .

The German playmaker has starred for the Gunners this season and has TWICE the number of assists than anyone else in the Premier League.

Wenger has been a long-time admirer of Ozil and first caught his eye playing in the Bundesliga earlier in his career.

The Arsenal boss told the club's website: "The first time I saw him was at Werder Bremen. He played as a left-winger and I could see straight away that there was something special there.

 He's intelligent. Mesut is like a musician who always plays the right notes at the right moment. When he has to give the ball he gives the ball.

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   "He got out of impossible situations, but it was not forced individually - the team play was always in front of his ego. That strikes you because when players are usually talented that's not the first quality you see."

Wenger was pipped to Ozil's signature by Real Madrid in 2010 but got his man at the second time of asking three years later.

But he reckons his earlier attempt to sign the midfielder gave him a head-start when he became available again.

The Frenchman added: "He called me and said 'sorry, I've chosen Real Madrid'. I said 'ok, I wish you luck.'

"When I heard about the opportunity to get him out of Real Madrid of course I was keen. This time it worked."

Liverpool in talks to sign Red Star Belgrade's £5million-rated starlet Marko Grujic

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Agen CasinO  ~   Red Star Belgrade's teen talent Marko Grujic has revealed he is in talks with Liverpool to become Jurgen Klopp's first signing .

Liverpool want to land Grujic when the transfer window opens next month and they have begun negotiations with Red Star over a £5million switch.

Liverpool watched Grujic score in Red Star's 7-2 drubbing of Cukaricki on Sunday to maintain their iron grip on the title race and were allowed permission to speak to him after the game.

Chelsea , Inter Milan and Roma are also believed to be interested in Grujic and the Serbia Under-21 midfielder says he is unlikely to move before the end of the season. 

Bandar Judi Online CasinO  ~   "It is certain that I remain here until the end of qualifying for the Champions League," he said. "I had a talk with Liverpool, but I did not receive yet any agreement. I'm still a Red Star player.

"I'll try to respect the club, the fans and the general public, but I think that for myself I have to choose the best environment, where I will get the chance to play and where I work with good coaches in good conditions."

Grujic, 19, is under contract at Red Star until June 2018 and it is believed he was recommended to Klopp by his Bosnian No 2 Zeljko Buvac.

Grujic has scored five goals for Red Star this season and helped Serbia win the Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand in June.

Arsenal target Adrien Rabiot asks for January loan move from Paris Saint-Germain

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Agen Klik4D  ~   Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has revealed he has asked for a January loan move away from the French capital. 

Rabiot is concerned over his playing time with the Ligue 1 side, despite starting seven consecutive games prior to their 3-0 win over Nice on Friday.

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old, and Arsene Wenger may dip into the transfer market during the winter window, given his side's mounting injury worries. 

“I’ve asked the president for a loan move in January if my time on the field is insufficient,” Rabiot told Telefoot . “It’s something that he can’t refuse me – I know he likes me very much. 

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   “When you train all week, you want to be on the field. Sometimes it’s not possible and it’s frustrating.

“Paris is my city. It’s great to play here. If I could impose myself here, it would be brilliant. I would be ready to play my whole career at PSG if I was a starter. I would see things differently, that’s for sure.” 

Rabiot is keen to force his way into Didier Deschamps' France squad for Euro 2016.

Salford City star Gareth Seddon thought Gary Neville phone call was a prank by his pals

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Agen  Klik4D  ~   Salford City star Gareth Seddon thought his mates were pulling a prank when he received a phone call from Gary Neville last summer.

But while he believed his pals were pulling a quick one on him, Neville was actually out pursuing the man he wanted to lead the line at Salford.

Part-time model Seddon was relaxing at home alongside his girlfriend, Melissa, when the rogue phone call arrived during the summer of 2014, just weeks after the Class of '92 completed their takeover of the non-league minnows.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Seddon revealed the true extent of his shock when the withheld phone number rang him up on a lazy Sunday afternoon. 

He recalled: "It was someone claiming to be Gary Neville. I thought, 'Yeah, good one, who’s this?'. Slowly, you recognise the voice.

"I turned to Mellissa, 'S***! It’s Gary Neville!'. I got all nervous. He asked if I’d be interested in signing for Salford."

Seddon had dropped four divisions to play for Salford but the decision was justified by the end of the last year. He finished as top goalscorer with 31 goals.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   And his name was shot into the media limelight during the Class of '92 'Out Of Their League' documentary, which was broadcast just prior to the FA Cup first round giant-killing over Notts County.

Seddon said: "Just walking through Manchester the other day some builders shouted, 'Sedders, can we get a picture?'.

My missus cringes and says, 'Why is anyone bothered about you? You’re a goon'. She’s right, I’m just a goofy lad from Burnley."

Seddon, who once hit the bar in Soccer AM's crossbar challenge, is back in action when his Salford side play the biggest game of their career on Friday night, as they host Hartlepool United for a place in the coveted third round.

A third round place could see Seddon reunited with Jamie Vardy, the man who he partnered at Fleetwood Town.

Seddon told how he misjudged the Leicester striker, who recently broke the record for scoring in consecutive Premier League games, by not thinking he was good enough.

But he says he was soon proven wrong as Vardy had a knack of always putting the ball in the back of the net.

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde promises improvement following Everton surrender

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Agen TangKasneT  ~    Remi Garde has promised disgruntled Aston Villa fans there will be no repeat of their Everton horror show at Southampton. 

The Premier League bottom club are yet to win in three matches under their new French manager and are winless since the opening day.

They were humiliated 4–0 at Goodison Park last month on their travels before going down 3-2 at home to Watford.

Now they visit Southampton this weekend and Garde knows fans are fed up after the worst start ever in Premier League history with just five points from 14 games.

Garde said: “I still know they are very frustrated.

“But we won't let them down and we will try our best at Southampton of course.

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   “In the last game I think we missed a little bit of desire to win the ball infront of our box.

“It cost us a few goals in the past games.

“The desire to win the ball was not enough, we have to work hard on that altogether, not only the defensive players but as a team.

“We have to give more protection to our goal.”

Jack Grealish, meanwhile, will continue to train with the U21s this week for upsetting Garde by going out partying on successive nights after the 4-0 loss at Everton.

It means Grealish, who had been struggling for form, is unlikely to be recalled at St Mary’s Stadium although club captain Gabby Agbonlahor is expected to be fit.

Watford captain and Birmingham fan Troy Deeney hopes Aston Villa avoid relegation

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Agen TangKasneT  ~   Birmingham City fan Troy Deeney delighted in scoring Watford’s winner in front of the Holte End – but still hopes Aston Villa stay up.

The Watford striker is a lifelong Blues fan and revelled in the abuse from the Villa faithful, particularly after his enthusiastic celebrations of the 85th-minute header which put the Hornets 3-1 up. Villa pulled one back to make it 3-2.

But rivalry was set aside at the final whistle as he joined friends of both allegiances at Chelmsley Town, the club he played for as a teenager, to watch Leicester draw with Manchester United.

And Deeney insists he takes no pleasure in Villa’s struggles.

He said: “I’m a Brummie lad so I don’t want any Midlands team not to be doing well. I want us all to do well and ­hopefully they can pick up.

“But if they don’t I’m not going to be crying, let’s put it that way.”

Strike partner Odion Ighalo may be catching the eye, scoring his eighth goal of the season before forcing Alan Hutton to turn into his own net for Watford’s second, but Deeney’s goal was his fourth in five games.

He is earning his Premier League stripes and has come a long way since skiving most of his Villa trial at 15, only turning up on the fourth day because he knew there was a game, to become a player a manager can depend on.

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   “He is a big part of the soul of this team,” said Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores.

“He is the connection with the stand, he’s the spirit I need.

“The Deeney I know is an amazing boy, and amazing player. The attitude on the pitch is an example for other players. He’s a very good captain.”

Villa captain Micah ­Richards made his own ­contribution, and whipped up the crowd after his header cancelled out Ighalo’s opener.

But defensive lapses cost the home side, although Jordan Ayew’s late cracker meant they had a ray of hope until the final whistle.

Deeney likened the open attacking game to a Championship encounter – and at this rate that is what rock-bottom Villa will be involved in every week come next season.

Their tally of five points equals the worst total at this stage, matching those of the doomed QPR, Swindon and Sunderland sides.

But manager Remi Garde has not lost hope.

“I’m still believing we can do it,” said the Frenchman. “But I’m not silly, I know that every game we don’t win makes it more and more difficult.

“But the challenge is still there.

“We are seven points behind the good zone then we have only one thing to do which is to work – that’s it.”

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge sent for scan on injured foot after suffering setback in training

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Agen Casin(_)  ~   Liverpool fans were stunned on Thursday night as Daniel Sturridge's injury hoodoo struck again.

Incredibly, the striker picked up a foot injury in training...but only went for a scan after first joining the team for pre-match preparations at a hotel close to Anfield.

Sturridge was due to be on the bench for the game against Bordeaux, but instead, he went to hospital to check out yet another injury problem.

The England forward has an almost unbelievable record of absences since joining the club, that goes beyond the unlucky. Since he arrived at Anfield, he has missed 72 of Liverpool's 144 games in that period. 

And clearly, that statistic and the 26 year old's bizarre propensity to get himself injury left even boss Jurgen Klopp perplexed, and what seemed more than a little frustrated.

Bandar Judi Online Casin(_)  ~   Klopp suggested that he didn't even know Sturridge was injury, because the player joined the team for the pre-match meal at the hotel, and only then was he sent for a scan by medics.

“I can’t say so much about this because he trained in the morning, then we went to the hotel and Daniel was with us,” the German boss explained.

And then he had to leave to go for a scan. At this moment I cannot say more, we have to wait for the results.”

Liverpool hope to get the scan results back early tomorrow, and then they will assess just how long the forward will be missing this time.

He has – again almost unbelievably – he has made just SEVEN Premier League starts in the whole of 2015, and Klopp will be praying this latest setback in merely a minor problem that can be resolved quickly.

Arsenal can complete Champions League fightback against Olympiakos insists Arsene Wenger

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Agen Klik4D  ~   Arsene Wenger last night promised Arsenal can complete their Champions League fightback after setting up a win-or-bust showdown in Athens. 

Two-goal hero Alexis Sanchez helped Arsenal overcome Dinamo Zagreb and they must now beat Olympiakos on December 9 to reach the knock-out stages. 

But Wenger - whose side still need to better Olympiakos’ 3-2 win at the Emirates to go through on the head-to-head - insisted Arsenal are only making up for their blunders earlier in the competition.

Gunners boss Wenger said: “At least tonight we have come out with a chance. Let's make right what we didn't do right until now. 

“We wanted to come out of the game with a chance to qualify. We needed to do the job, and Bayern needed to beat Olympiakos. Both did it well and it gives us a chance. How big the chance is I don’t know but I believe we can do it.

We just need to win. It might not be enough. But if you lead 1-0 they will be in the situation where they can lose it and we will be in a situation where we can win it.

“So we have to go there and win the game. If you can win 1-0 you can win 2-0 as well. For us the task has one advantage – it’s very clear.”

Wenger also praised red-hot Chilean Sanchez after another energetic performance inspired Arsenal’s victory while Mesut Ozil was also on target. 

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  ~   But Wenger admitted that he wanted to take off Sanchez but could not because he had already used his three substitutes.

He’s just a very important player,” said Wenger. “At the moment in real strikers we have just Giroud and Alexis. All these strikers are needed. Giroud had a little problem with his ankle over the weekend and I decided to give him a breather.

“Hector Bellerin came off because he had a groin problem. Then I couldn’t take Sanchez off. But now we have five days to recover.”

Wenger confirmed that Francis Coquelin is out for three months with his knee injury but tried to allay fears it could be even longer.

“It is what we feared. Let's be realistic and count 12 weeks,” said Wenger. “He doesn't need surgery. It's a medial knee ligament.”

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin added: “The team knew it was very important and had to turn up and everyone did. We had to play for our lives.

 It was an important test to be alive in the Champions League and we responded very well.

“If get through we will be a threat. We showed quality and creativity up front and defended solidly and we showed the potential we have when we have our players back and add them to this team.”

Mauricio Pochettino 'very proud' of Tottenham's classy display against West Ham

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Agen Klik4D  ~   Mauricio Pochettino was delighted with Tottenham's performance in the 4-1 win over West Ham on Sunday.

 

Spurs put Slaven Bilic's side to the sword at White Hart Lane, scoring twice in each half to move three points clear of their London rivals in the Premier League table. 

Harry Kane led the way for the hosts with two goals, while defenders Toby Alderweireld and Kyle Walker also chipped in, leaving their manager purring.

"Very proud, very pleased. A lot of positives we can take today.

"You can feel the players' belief from the touchline."

Midfielder Mousa Dembele was especially impressive for the hosts, but Pochettino insisted the credit should be divided equally among his charges.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D ~  "Dembele had a great game, but it was the whole team," he added.

"It was a complete performance from the team."

Spurs are now just four points off the summit after Man City and Arsenal slipped up this weekend, but Pochettino refused to admit that they can challenge for the title.

"It's early. We're a young squad," he said.

"We showed from the beginning of the season we're consistent, but to win the title, we need more.

"In football, you cannot stop. I'm very happy, but there's always something to improve in football."

Arsene Wenger promises to give Alexis Sanchez a break once Arsenal's injury crisis is over

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Agen TangKasneT  ~   Arsene Wenger fears Alexis Sanchez is on the brink of burn-out – and is determined to hand him a mid-season break as soon as Arsenal’s injury crisis clears.

The brilliant Chilean forward, who is expected soon to agree an Emirates contract extension, spent last summer leading his national side to glory at the Copa America.

And he did not return from Chile’s World Cup qualifying defeat in Uruguay until Thursday night, leaving little turnaround before Saturday’s visit to West Brom.

Sanchez has played 69 matches for the Gunners in the 15 months since he joined from Barcelona in the summer of 2014 – as well as his heavy international workload.

But with Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Danny Welbeck and Jack Wilshere all still sidelined by injury, Wenger cannot yet hand him the break he craves.

Wenger said: “I am worried because before he went away with Chile he was a bit jaded. But if I ask him ‘are you tired?’ you can guess the answer.

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~   “At some point I will give him a break. At the moment I am a bit short because there’s no Chamberlain, no Ramsey, no Walcott, no Wilshere, no Welbeck. There are not many offensive positions where I can rotate.”

Wenger hopes Ramsey will return for Tuesday’s must-win Champions League home clash with Dynamo Zagreb but Oxlade-Chamberlain has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury and is not expected back until the trip to Norwich next weekend.

Walcott is due back in around a fortnight, with Welbeck and Wilshere both long-term absentees.

Before Saturday’s trip to the Hawthorns, Wenger claims he has given up looking at the Premier League table because the gap between the top clubs and lesser sides has narrowed so markedly.

The Emirates chief said: “The difference between the teams has narrowed and today it’s more how much can you be close to your best that will decide the result, rather than the team you play against.

“In the Premier League now every game is physical, fast, with two totally committed teams - you annot afford to make a single mistake.”

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger warns FIFA "it's now or never" to avoid potential schedule stand-off with clubs

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Agen TangKasneT  ~    Arsene Wenger has urged FIFA to restructure football's international calendar – or risk clubs going it alone to form their own breakaway competitions.

The Arsenal boss has issued a stark warning to the global game’s governing body and told them it is “now or never” if they want a revamp. 

Wenger believes the corruption scandal engulfing FIFA has handed the organisation the chance to review all aspects of how they operate. 

And he claims reorganising the punishing international football schedule should be one of their top priorities.

Frenchman Wenger said: “We face a situation where it’s impossible for the players to get through a season and have rest. 

This kind of friction that it creates between the clubs, national teams and international competitions can create a split.

“One day the clubs could move away and say, ‘Enough is enough. We pay a huge amount of money for our best players so we’ll get them together ourselves and organise our own competitions’.

“It’s important that all of that gets on the table while we have the opportunity. 

"It is now or never.”

Wenger is no stranger to complaints about the impact and disruption international football causes clubs.

Bandar Judi Online TangKasneT  ~    He has openly admitted to not being a fan of international football — especially mid-season friendly matches.

This season, he has voiced concerns about Chile’s use of his (and their) star man Alexis Sanchez and also sparked a war of words with Wales boss Chris Coleman after suggesting playing for his country contributed to Aaron Ramsey’s hamstring injury . 

Wenger is also convinced that one change FIFA will implement is to follow the lead of UEFA by expanding the World Cup finals. 

He said: “You see the European Championship has gone from 16 to 24 teams [for the 2016 tournament].

“I bet you, because of the way the system was organised to be elected as new president of FIFA, the programme would be to move the World Cup from 32 to 40 teams.

“Why? Because Africa today has five countries in the World Cup and Europe has 13 - that cannot work for much longer.

You cannot take countries away from Europe [though] and if you want to be elected FIFA president you need the votes from the African countries, so you want to give more [places] to Africa.

"So the next World Cups will be 40 teams.”